Alexis Velela

Alexis Alfonso Velela (born April 17, 1998) is an American soccer player for San Diego 1904 FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Alexis Velela

Personal information
Full name	Alexis Alfonso Velela
Date of birth	(1998-04-17) April 17, 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth	San Diego, California, United States
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	San Diego 1904
Number	2
Youth career
	San Diego Surf
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2017	New York Cosmos	2	(0)
2017	→ New York Cosmos B (loan)	5	(0)
2017	→ Motril (loan)
2018	New York Cosmos B	14	(0)
2019	ASC San Diego	15	(0)
2019–	San Diego 1904	5	(0)
International career
2013–2015	United States U18	19	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 March 2020

Youth

Velela was born in San Diego, California and played with his local side San Diego Surf.^[1] He is of Mexican descent.^[2]

Professional

New York Cosmos

Velela signed with North American Soccer League side New York Cosmos on August 10, 2015.^[1]

Motril CF (loan)

On August 27, 2017, Velela went out on loan to Spanish Tercera División side CF Motril until December 31, 2017.^[3][4]